The best before the bye: Our 100 favorite photos on defense from Weeks 1-8
As the Broncos rest during their bye week, look back at the first half of the season with the Broncos' team photographers' favorite photos of the defense.
Kareem Jackson gets hyped before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackle Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0), linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) combine to tackle Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reacts after safety Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates with cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) after an interception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons during team and player introductions before the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Matt Henningsen (91) bats down a pass by Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) combine to sack Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) in the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) gives a pregame speech to the defensive backs before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
D.J. Jones before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) reacts after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) with linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) looks to tackle Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown after a fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41), defensive lineman Elijah Garcia (95), linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) celebrate with linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) after he returned a fumble for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reacts after a fourth down stop during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrate after a stop on fourth down during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) holds up the ball after an interception during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) flexes after the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates after the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Pat Surtain II before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during team and player introductions before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during team and player introductions before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during team and player introductions before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) reacts during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) tackle New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (33) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) signals for an incomplete pass during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Elijah Garcia (95) reacts after a sack during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Elijah Garcia (95) sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) dives after New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) intercepts a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) gives a pregame speech to the defensive backs before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) in the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29)reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0), defensive end Zach Allen (99) and defensive lineman Jonathan Harris (92) sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) greets retired NFL cornerback Richard Sherman after the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Baron Browning before the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Alex Singleton before the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) in the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates after an incomplete pass during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98) makes a tackle during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackle Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure (83) during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) tackles Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) reacts after making an interception during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) reacts with teammates after making an interception during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) yells in celebration after the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Nik Bonitto warms up before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Baron Browning before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) runs out of the tunnel during team and player introductions before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) takes the field before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) jumps into the air before the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and linebacker Baron Browning (56) combine to tackle Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) picks up a fumble after linebacker Josey Jewell (47) forced the ball out during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates with teammates after a fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his fumble recovery with teammates during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) makes a diving interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrates with safety Justin Simmons (31) and teammates after his interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and forces a fumble during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts to recovering a fumble during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) and cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) tackle Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (12) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) celebrates after a sack during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and defensive end Zach Allen (99) sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) celebrates after a sack on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) hits Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) as he throws an interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his interception with teammates during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and safety P.J. Locke (6) celebrate after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) and defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) reacts after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
